Goals:

 This advanced acting course will allow 8th grade actors more performance experience and training. We will explore a variety of genres including   children’s theatre, storytelling, and Elizabethan. Especially designed for those interested in taking theatre or technical theatre in high school.

Acting II Units:

· Advanced Characterization

· Directing

· Storytelling

· Children’s Theatre

· Plot/ Story Development

· Auditioning

· Set Design & Construction

· Careers in Theater

· Assisting in Productions

· Theatre History

· Shakespeare & His Works

Teacher:

If you have any questions, please contact me at…         

Amanda Graves

Acting and Computer Teacher

Drama Club Sponsor

742.2588 ext.241

Email: agraves@willard.k12.mo.us

More class info on my website @: 

ww.willard.k12.mo.us  Click Middle School,

Encore Classes, Graves, then Acting

Grades will be based on:

· Participation

· Preparation

· Performances

           - Teacher evaluations

           - Self-evaluations

           - Peer evaluations

· Homework

· Assignments

· Group work and effort

Expectations:

**Bring your paper, Pencil, and a Highlighter everyday!

· Participate 100%

· Be prepared!

· Don’t lose your scripts or you’ll have to rewrite them by hand!

· Class members are              encouraged to join Drama Club

· You are required to audition for one show for a grade (either Fall or Spring Drama Club show).  You do not have to be in the show.      Auditions will be held in class.

Extra Credit is available for any  student who is a cast or crew    member for any show.  Any other    extra credit opportunities will be given in class as they are available.